Chp. 6,7 Human Body Circulatory System Flashcards

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What is homeostasis?

A

Name for condition in which the body’s systems are balanced and are working to maintain internal stability.

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What is the metabolism.

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Physical and chemical processes in the body.

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3
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When is homeostasis lost in the body?

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When a disease or injury occurs.
When the body’s metabolism is disturbed

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4
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What are changes in metabolic processes called?

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Signs and symptoms

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5
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What are the 10 body systems

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Integumentary system (skin)
Nervous system
Musculoskeletal system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Urinary system
Gastrointestinal system
Endocrine system
Reproductive system
Immune and lymphatic system

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6
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What are body systems made of?

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Organs and organelles

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7
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What are organs made of ?

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Tissues

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8
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What are tissues made of?

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Groups of cells that perform specific tasks

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9
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What are the building blocks of body and life?

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Cells

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10
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Define :
Anterior or ventral

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The front of the body

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Posterior or dorsal

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The back of the body or body part

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12
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Superior

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Toward the head (top)

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Inferior

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Away from the head

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14
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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body (middle)

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15
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Lateral

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To the side of the body (away from middle)

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16
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Proximal

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Closer to the torso (or any other body part)

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Distal

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Father away from the torso ( or any other body part)

18
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What is the largest organ in the body?

19
Q

What does the skin do?

A

Protects body from external bacteria
Prevents injury
Prevents loss of water

20
Q

What are sebaceous glands?

A

Glands that secrete sebum ( oil)

21
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What is sebum?

A

Oil secreted from the body

22
Q

True or false:
Blood vessels dilate, or widen when outside temperatures is too hot.

23
Q

True or false:
Blood vessels constrict when outside temperatures are cold

24
Q

What are the smallest blood vessels in the body called?

A

Capillaries

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Where are capillaries located?
In the Dermis
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Capillary puncture is also known as ?
Dermal puncture
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How many bones does the human body have?
206 bones
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Bones are made up of ?
Living cells
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Two bones meet at a?
Joint
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What do muscles do?
Provide movement and heat
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Difference between Voluntary and involuntary
Involuntary - automatically controlled Voluntary - consciously controlled
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Bonus: What does a erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test measure?
The rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube. Settles to quickly indicates inflammation.
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The nervous system is what?
The control and message center of the body
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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
Neurons or nerve cells
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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
Central nervous system (CNS) Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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What is the central nervous system composed of ?
The brain and spinal cord.
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What is the peripheral nervous system composed of ?
The nerves that extend throughout the body. (To different specific parts of the body)